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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.81, 770.81 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.81, 770.81 and 225.18 is: 337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.81 : 770.81 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.81/770.81 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.81x = 770.81 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.81x = 173,569.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,569.87/513.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.81

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